Thrift
Cushions of clover-like, pink Thrift are a familiar sight of cliffs, shingle beaches and sand dunes around the UK. Also known as 'Cliff Clover', it makes a good garden plant.
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Fungi on Alderney in the Autumn
Autumn is a fantastic time to explore fungi! Although Alderney is a small island, it boasts a diversity of fungi. Below is a list of species that AWT team members and volunteers have identified…
Ramsar - Alderney's Internationally Important Wetland
West coast and Burhou Ramsar site and associated sites. States of Alderney Strategy and Reporting.
Edible winter plants
Winter isn't always the season we associate most with foraging but it can be fruitful!
Alderney Queen's Platinum Jubliee Woodland
The AWT in partnership with the States of Alderney has committed to plant 2,000 trees during the Queens Platinum Jubilee Year. As part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Woodland, Alderney will be making it possible for every person on the island to plant a tree, which means at least 2 thousand trees in the ground by the spring of 2023.
Alderney's Butterflies 2022
Since April, our staff have been carrying out surveys on Alderney's butterfly population! Read all about their favourite sightings of the year here!
The best plants for bees and pollinators
Set up a ‘nectar café’ by planting flowers for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies
A Year on Alderney
Alderney wildlife through the seasons
Monitoring Alderney's Butterflies
The leaves are falling, shades of orange and red are starting to shine through and scarfs and hats have emerged from closets…autumn is here!
Alderney Wildlife Week 2024: A Wild Exploration
Alderney's Wildlife Week, held from May 27th to June 2nd, was a whirlwind of discovery despite a touch of bad weather. While the Wild about Birds walk was cancelled due to poor weather, the…
Alderney's main Puffincam is down
On the 16th June the General Services Committee of the States of Alderney took the decision not to allow researchers to land on the island of Burhou during the Puffin Breeding Season.
Rekindling Memories of Alderney
Camille, a former AWT volunteer, returned to Alderney, her favourite island, for her annual holiday. Drawn by Alderney’s unique history, rich biodiversity, and warm community, she shares her…